What is the status of the Zombieland franchise?

Ruben Fleischer, the director of the Now You See Me series, shares that the Zombieland cast and crew have been discussing plans for a third installment, with the goal of releasing it in 2029 - ten years after the second film.

How did Ruben Fleischer approach directing the third Now You See Me movie?

Fleischer says he approached the film as a fan of the franchise, focusing on the key elements like the dynamic relationships between the Horsemen, the twists and turns, and the incorporation of practical magic tricks.

What is the significance of Isla Fisher's character, Henley, returning to the Now You See Me series?

Fleischer explains that it was important to him to rectify the way Henley was written out of the previous film, and to establish a friendship between her and Lizzy Caplan's character, Lula, to show solidarity among the female magicians.

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Magician Franchise Reboots with New Generation of Horsemen

15 Nov

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Summary

Director Ruben Fleischer reunites with Zombieland actors for Now You See Me 3
New film introduces young magician-vigilantes to take over the Horsemen group
Fleischer aims to bring back entire original cast for potential fourth installment

Magician Franchise Reboots with New Generation of Horsemen

In November 2025, director Ruben Fleischer is taking the reins of the Now You See Me franchise, bringing together a star-studded cast for the third installment. Fleischer, known for launching successful franchises like Zombieland, has now joined an existing series for the first time.

The new film, titled Now You See Me: Now You Don't, sees Jesse Eisenberg's J. Daniel Atlas taking the lead as the ringleader of the Horsemen, a group of magician-vigilantes. With Mark Ruffalo's character Dylan Shrike unavailable, the original Horsemen - including Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson) and Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher) - are at odds over a failed heist. Atlas then recruits a new generation of young magicians, played by Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith, to carry on the Horsemen's Robin Hood-like mission.